What is Less Lethal?
Less-lethal weapons, also known as less-than-lethal or non-lethal, are designed to minimize the risk of fatality while incapacitating a target. These tools are crucial in situations where controlling or neutralizing a threat is necessary without resorting to lethal force. Devices such as rubber bullets, pepper spray, and impact launchers fall under this category. They offer a vital middle ground between verbal commands and the use of deadly force, helping to prevent the escalation of violence and protect both law enforcement officers and civilians.